ICSE Research - Institute for Clean and Secure Energy

Metal and Toxic Emissions

ICSE is working on developing a better understanding of mercury formation and control in coal combustion processes. Specifically, we are interested in the effect of chlorine, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, and ash particles on mercury oxidation and reaction chemistry. The oxidation state of mercury is critical because oxides of mercury can be removed with commonly available control technology, whereas elemental mercury is difficult to remove. Our work will help develop cost effective mercury control strategies for coal-fired power plants, as required by recent EPA legislation.

Key personnel: JoAnn Lighty and Geoff Silcox




Research Fires and explosions Aerosol formation Black liquor gasification Coal- and natural-gas-fired boilers Glass-melting furnaces Spreader stoker-fired combustors Diesel and gas-turbine engines Air toxics Clean Coal Utilization Flares process heaters and cracking furnaces mixing tanks	Metal and Toxic Emissions ICSE is working on developing a better understanding of mercury formation and control in coal combustion processes. Specifically, we are interested in the effect of chlorine, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, and ash particles on mercury oxidation and reaction chemistry. The oxidation state of mercury is critical because oxides of mercury can be removed with commonly available control technology, whereas elemental mercury is difficult to remove. Our work will help develop cost effective mercury control strategies for coal-fired power plants, as required by recent EPA legislation. Key personnel: JoAnn Lighty and Geoff Silcox